Wolmarans street - Braamfontein - Johannesburg - 2000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
03 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-164434
Summary
PRASA is inviting quotations for the supply and delivery of 250 locomotive brake blocks (type u2, iron casting) for use on diesel locomotives. The tender is open to suppliers who can meet the mandatory compliance, tax, and b-bbee requirements, with evaluation based on price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points). Bids must be submitted by 10 august 2026 at 09:30 AM to the braamfontein address.
Key Requirements
Submit a sealed quotation to Umjantshi, 30 Wolmarans Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg before 10/08/2026, 09:30 AM; late bids will not be accepted.
Complete and sign the closing/submission register (mandatory), initial every page, and use only official RFQ forms (do not re-type).
Provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN or CSD number; each party in a JV/consortium must submit separate compliance documents.
Register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) – business cannot be awarded without registration (foreign suppliers with no local entity exempt).
Submit the latest B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit to claim specific goals points (up to 20 points).
Quote prices in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT, using the provided pricing schedule; deviation may render the bid non-responsive.
Ensure bid validity for 30 working days from closing date and be prepared to sign a contract within 14 days if awarded.
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Compliance review. The working summary is checked against South African procurement standards — PFMA, PPPFA, B-BBEE, CIDB, local content, and preferential procurement — so nothing critical is missed before you start your bid response.
RFQREQUEST FOR QUOTE TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER BRAKE BLOCKS.pdfReview complete
Description
Source: REQUEST FOR QUOTE TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER BRAKE BLOCKS.pdf
Important Dates
03 Aug
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
10 Aug
2026
DEADLINE
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Procurement Rules & Compliance ContextThis tender may be governed by South African public procurement rules covering fairness, transparency, preferential procurement, anti-corruption, administrative justice and access to information.
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Core procurement rules
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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
REQUEST FOR QUOTE TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER BRAKE BLOCKS.pdf
This tender is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) for the supply and delivery of brake blocks (specifically brake shoes for diesel locomotives). The RFQ number is 10372922/08/2026BRASTO, and the closing date is 10 August 2026 at 09:30 AM. The procurement follows the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE and ownership criteria). Bidders must submit their responses in a sealed envelope to the specified address in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, and must comply with all mandatory and other requirements to avoid disqualification.
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The RFQ is to appoint a service provider to supply and deliver brake blocks (brake shoes) for PRASA.
The specific item is a locomotive brake shoe, type U2, iron casting, per drawing CME 66/03595 - 704/ latest, used on diesel locomotives.
Quantity: 250 units.
Important Dates
Source: REQUEST FOR QUOTE TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER BRAKE BLOCKS.pdf (RFQ)
Closing date: 10/08/2026
Closing time: 09:30 AM
No other dates (briefings, site visits, clarification deadlines) are stated in the document.
Contact Information
Source: REQUEST FOR QUOTE TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER BRAKE BLOCKS.pdf (RFQ)
Completed ALL RFQ documentation with all declarations, initialled every page.
CSD report or CSD supplier registration number.
Latest B-BBEE certificate.
Also required: SBD4 Bidder's Disclosure, SBD6.1 Preference Points Claim Form, Pricing Schedule/BOQ, proof of authority.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: REQUEST FOR QUOTE TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER BRAKE BLOCKS.pdf (RFQ)
Stage 1A – Mandatory Requirements (disqualification if not met):
Fill and sign the closing/submission register.
Stage 1B – Other Mandatory Requirements (may be requested within 3 working days; disqualification if not provided):
Valid SARS PIN.
Joint Venture/Consortium/Partnering/Subcontract Agreement signed by all parties (if applicable), indicating lead bidder.
Completion of ALL RFQ documentation including all declarations, and initial every page.
CSD report or CSD supplier registration number.
Latest B-BBEE certificate.
Stage 2 – Technical/Functional Requirements: Not applicable.
Stage 3 – Price and Specific Goals (total 100 points):
Price: 80 points (80/20 preference point system).
Specific Goals: 20 points.
Price scoring formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Ps = points for price, Pt = price under consideration, Pmin = lowest acceptable tender price.
Specific goals (each 4 points, total 20):
B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 Contributor – evidence: Sworn Affidavit or B-BBEE Certificate from SANAS approved agency.
At least 51% owned by Black Youth – evidence: certified ID copies of owners.
At least 51% owned by Black Persons – evidence: CIPC documents or B-BBEE Certificate/Affidavit.
At least 51% owned by Black Women – evidence: certified ID copies of owners.
Owned by Black People living in rural areas – evidence: Municipal/Eskom bill or letter from Induna/Chief confirming residential address (not older than 3 months).
Administrative responsiveness: incomplete bids will be disqualified.
PRASA may negotiate market-related price with highest scoring bidder; if not agreed, may negotiate with second, then third; if still no agreement, RFQ cancelled.
PRASA may appoint a bidder other than the highest scorer if the highest fails to sign contract, provide security, meet conditions, or negotiations fail.
Technical Specifications
Source: REQUEST FOR QUOTE TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER BRAKE BLOCKS.pdf (RFQ)
Supply and deliver brake blocks (brake shoes) for locomotives.
Item: M00102022 – Brake shoe, locomotive; type brake block type U2, shoe material iron casting, NFPR; drawing CME 66/03595 - 704/ latest.
Used on diesel locomotives.
Quantity: 250 units (each).
Delivery period: earliest possible; to be stated in working days from date of order.
No other technical specifications or standards are provided in the document.
Pricing Schedule
Source: REQUEST FOR QUOTE TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER BRAKE BLOCKS.pdf
Complete the Pricing Schedule / BOQ exactly as provided; deviation may be non-responsive.
Prices in ZAR inclusive of VAT (15%).
Provide cost breakdown and price escalation basis/formula.
Offer must be firm.
Discounts only considered unconditionally at final evaluation.
Delivery period to be stated in working days from order.
Item: M00102022 – Brake shoe, locomotive, type U2, iron casting, per drawing CME 66/03595 - 704/ latest, quantity 250 units.
Financial Requirements
Source: REQUEST FOR QUOTE TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER BRAKE BLOCKS.pdf (RFQ)
Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of all applicable taxes (VAT 15%).
Price offer must be firm; indicate basis.
Complete the Pricing Schedule / Bill of Quantities exactly as provided – deviation may render bid non-responsive.
Provide cost breakdown.
Indicate price escalation basis and formula (if any).
Discounts: only unconditional discounts considered at final evaluation stage.
If highest scoring bidder's price is not market-related, PRASA may negotiate a market-related price with highest, then second, then third bidder; if no agreement, RFQ cancelled.
Payment: PRASA pays within 30 days of receipt of correct tax invoice.
No payment for containers/packing materials unless stated in order.
Delivery: late deliveries may be subject to penalty if imposed in order.
Compliance Requirements
Source: REQUEST FOR QUOTE TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER BRAKE BLOCKS.pdf (RFQ)
Must be registered on National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD) – business cannot be awarded without CSD registration (foreign suppliers with no local entity exempt).
Must have a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number; submit PIN or printed TCS certificate.
For consortia/JVs/subcontractors, each party must submit separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
Bidders must not be persons in the service of the state, nor have directors/members who are state employees.
Must not be listed on Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
Foreign suppliers must complete questionnaire regarding local presence and tax liability; if no local presence/tax liability, TCS PIN not required.
B-BBEE: must submit latest B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to claim specific goals points.
Complete SBD4 Bidder's Disclosure form, including declarations on state employment, relationships, PEPs/PIPs.
Complete SBD6.1 Preference Points Claim Form.
Must comply with Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and Regulations, 2022.
Contractual Terms
Source: REQUEST FOR QUOTE TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER BRAKE BLOCKS.pdf
Warranty: Supplier warrants items conform to PRASA requirements, fit for purpose, free from defects for 1 year from acceptance (unless other period stated in order).
Indemnity: Supplier indemnifies PRASA against claims arising from supplier's negligence, IP infringement, breach of statutory duty, defective design/materials/workmanship.
Assignment/subcontracting: Only with PRASA's prior approval; successful bidder remains liable for performance.
Governing law: South African law; non-exclusive jurisdiction of SA courts.
PRASA General Conditions of Purchase apply.
PRASA may reject non-conforming items; supplier must replace/rework at own risk and expense.
Title and risk pass to PRASA upon acceptance.
Payment within 30 days of correct tax invoice.
Late deliveries may incur penalties if specified in order.
Special Conditions
Source: REQUEST FOR QUOTE TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER BRAKE BLOCKS.pdf (RFQ)
Quotations must not include documents/references to other quotations.
Any additional conditions must be in an accompanying letter.
Must be in sealed envelope.
No canvassing of SCM officers or PRASA employees between closing and award.
PRASA reserves right to modify RFQ, reject non-conforming quotations, reject late/incorrect venue submissions.
PRASA may cancel contract if information provided is incorrect.
PRASA may award to highest scoring bidder unless objective criteria justify otherwise.
If preferred bidder fails to sign/commence, PRASA may award to next ranked bidder.
Proposed contractual terms by bidder subject to PRASA Legal Counsel review.
Must be registered on CSD (unless foreign supplier with no local entity).
Personal data protection obligations apply.
Requirements
Source: REQUEST FOR QUOTE TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER BRAKE BLOCKS.pdf (RFQ)
Must be registered on CSD (unless foreign supplier with no local entity).
Must have valid SARS TCS PIN or CSD number.
Must not be in service of the state.
Must not be on Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
Foreign suppliers must complete questionnaire on local presence/tax liability.
Must submit all required forms and declarations, initial every page.
Must provide proof of authority to sign.
Must comply with PPPFA and Regulations 2022.
Must complete SBD4 and SBD6.1 forms.
Section
Source: REQUEST FOR QUOTE TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER BRAKE BLOCKS.pdf
Stage 1A: Mandatory – fill and sign closing/submission register; failure disqualifies.
Stage 1B: Other mandatory – valid SARS PIN, JV/consortium/subcontract agreement (if applicable), completion of all RFQ documentation with initialled pages, CSD report or number, latest B-BBEE certificate. PRASA may request missing info within 3 working days; otherwise disqualification.
Specific goals (4 points each): B-BBEE Level 1 or 2, 51% Black Youth owned, 51% Black owned, 51% Black Women owned, Black owned in rural areas – each with specified evidence.
PRASA may negotiate market-related price if highest bidder's price is not market-related; may cancel if no agreement.
PRASA may appoint next bidder if successful bidder fails to sign contract within 14 days, fails to provide security, fails conditions, or negotiations fail.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Wolmarans street - Braamfontein - Johannesburg - 2000
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